Collapsible bait-bucket.



F. J. DAWSON. COLLAPSIBLE BAIT BUCKET.

APPLIOATION FILED MAY 7, 1908.

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FRED J. DAWSON, OF JACKSON, TENNESSEE.

COLLAPSIB LE BAIT-BUCKET.

Specification oi Letters Patent.

Patented May 1 1, 1909.

Application filedI/Iay 7, 1908. Serial No. 431,447.

To all whom it may concemc Be it knonn that l, FRED J. Dawson, citizen of the United States, residing at Jackson, in the county of Madison and State of Tennessee, have invented certain now an d useful Improvements in Collapsib e Bait- Buckets; and I do do larc the following to be full, clear, and on; invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same.

This invention relates to improvements in bait buckets.

The object of the invention is to provide a bucket of this character adapted to collapsed and folded into small, compact form, thus facilitating the carrying or packing of the same. 7

41 further object is to provide neans whereby the bucket may be readily supported or held in an operative position, and means to hold the parts in collapsed position.

i i ith these and other objects in view, the invention consists oicertain novel features 01" construction, combination and. arrangement of parts will be described and particularly pointed out in the appended claims.

in the accompanying drawing, Figure 1 is a side view of a bait bucket constructed in accordance with my invention, showing the same arranged for use, parts being broken away and in section; Fig. 2 is a similar view showing the bucket in collapsed position with parts of the same broken away; Fig 3 I oi' the bucket esshim ,7 a vcrti sectional. through the iner and outer buckets. o is a detail view of a part of the lower portion of one of the buckets shmving the operation of the clamping devices for the supporting rods.

Referring more particularly to the drawings, 1 denotes the outer bucket which consists of a base section, 2, a top section, 3, and a series of telescopically arranged intermediate sections, a, with which said base and upper sections are also telescopically engaged. The upper section, 3, is provided at diametrically opposite points on its outer side with laterally projecting eyes, 5, to which are loosely connected the upper ends of supporting rods, 6, the lower ends of which are adapted to be engaged with clamping devices, 7, secured to the base Jot description of the.

section, as shown. The clamping devices, 7, are here shown and preferably consist of upwardly projecting spring metal plates, 8, which are adapted to be clamped into engagement with the rods, 6, by means of thumb screws, 9. The rods, 6, are provided to support the telescopic sections of the bucket in an extended oroperative position, and when so employed the lower ends of the same are secured by the clamps, 7. On the outer sides of the upper section, 3, at diametrically opposite points are secured laterally projecting lugs, 10, which are adapted to be engaged with the clamping device, 7, when the bucket is collapsed, thereby holding the parts in this position. The upper section ofthe bucket is provided with an inwardly projecting annular flange, 12, in which at diametrically opposite points are formed notches, 13, the purpose of which will be hereinafter do cribed. The upper section of the buc rot is also provided with a bail, 1 1, which is connected'thereto in any suitable manner.

Within the outer bucket 1 is arranged an inner perforated bucket, 15, comprising a base section, 16, an upper section, 17, and a series of telescopically-engaged intermediate sections, 18, which are also telescopically engaged with said base and upper section, whereby the inner bucket may be collapsed. On the base section, 16, are arranged clamping devices, 19, adapted to receive the lower ends of supporting rods, 20, the upper ends of which are loosely connected to the upper sectioniintthe same manner as dcscribedein connection with the outer bucket. On the outer sides oi the upper section of the inner bucket are arranged lugs, 21, which are adapted to be engaged with the clamping devices, 19, when the parts of the bucket are in a collapsed position. The top of the inner bucket is adapted to be closed by a hinged perforated cover, 2-2, which is secured by a hook, 13, or other suitable fastening device. The inner bucket is also )lOVlClGCl with a suitable bail, 24.

When the inner bucket is engaged with the outer bucket, the supporting rods, 20, and lugs, 21, engage the notches 13 in the flange, 12, of the outer bucket, as shown. Vi hen the buckets are in collapsed position, the supporting rods are adapted to be folded over across the top of the same in an out-of-theway position.

The sections of the buckets are preferably formed of seamless metal, pressed or otherwise formed in the proper shape.

From the foregoing description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawing, the construction and operation of the invention will be readily understood without requiring a more extended explanation.

Various changes in the form, proportion and the minor details of construction may be resorted to without departing from the prin ciple or sacrificing any of the advantages of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters-Patent, is:

1. A bait bucket comprising an outer bucket formed of a series of telescoping sec tions, supporting rods pivotally connected to the upper ends of said outer bucket, clamping devices arranged on the lower section of said buckets to hold said supporting rods in an operative position, an inner bucket formed of a series of perforated collapsible sections, said inner and outer buckets being collapsible without removing one from the other, supporting rods pivotally connected to the top of said inner bucket, and clamping devices adapted to receive the lower ends of said rods to hold the same in operative position.

2. A bait bucket comprising an outer bucket formed of a plurality of telescoping sections, supporting rods loosely connected to the upper section, clamping devices arranged on the lower section to receive the lower ends of said supporting rods, radially projecting fastening lugs adapted to be e11- gaged with said clamping devices when the bucketis in a collapsed position, an inner bucket formed of a series of perforated sections, clamping rods connected to the upper section of said inner bucket, clamping devices arranged on the lower section to receive the lower ends of said supporting rods,

' and lugs on said upper section adapted to be engaged with the clamping devices on said lower section, substantially as described.

3. A bait bucket comprising an outer bucket formed of upper, lower and interme diate telescoping sections, means to support said sections in an operative position, means to fasten the same in a telescoped position, an inner perforated bucket formed of a plurality of te escoping sections, supporting rods to hold said sections in an operative position, means to hold the same in a telescoped position, a flange arranged on the upper end of said outer bucket to close the space between the same and said inner bucket, a perforated cover arranged on said inner bucket, and carrying bails connected to said inner and outer buckets, substantially as described.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand in presence of two subscribing witnesses.

FRED J. DAWSON. Witnesses W. R. THEUS, W. D. MOKINNIE. 

